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Methods and compounds for inhibiting .beta.-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis

US6191166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1997
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K5/06078
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are compounds which inhibit .beta.-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits .beta.-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

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